Technical Communication Quarterly
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Art and Science of Technical Communication
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Justice and Equity in Communication:
The journal consistently addresses issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), focusing on how these themes influence technical and professional communication practices across various contexts. - Methodological Innovations:
TCQ emphasizes innovative methodologies for research in technical communication, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches that engage with contemporary challenges in the field. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, integrating insights from fields such as rhetoric, sociology, technology studies, and environmental studies to enrich the understanding of technical communication. - Focus on Emerging Technologies:
TCQ explores the implications of emerging technologies on communication practices, including digital literacy, data usability, and artificial intelligence, highlighting their impact on professional communication. - Critical Analysis of Professional Practices:
The journal provides critical analyses of professional communication practices, examining how factors such as race, gender, and socio-economic status shape communication in various professional contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Social Justice Frameworks:
Recent publications increasingly emphasize the integration of social justice frameworks within technical communication, reflecting a growing commitment to equity and inclusion in the field. - Health Communication in Crisis Contexts:
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a surge of research focused on health communication, particularly in crisis contexts, highlighting the importance of effective communication strategies in public health. - Data Usability and Visualization:
There is a rising focus on data usability and visualization, with researchers exploring how to effectively communicate complex data to diverse audiences, which is crucial in our data-driven society. - Community-Engaged Research:
Emerging themes emphasize community-engaged research methodologies, reflecting a shift towards collaborative approaches that prioritize community voices and needs in technical communication. - Digital Literacy and Pedagogy:
The journal is increasingly addressing issues related to digital literacy and innovative pedagogical approaches in technical communication education, responding to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Technical Writing:
There seems to be a waning interest in conventional technical writing practices, with fewer papers addressing standard documentation techniques and formats, as the field shifts towards more dynamic and participatory forms of communication. - Focus on Print Media:
With the rise of digital communication, topics related to print media and traditional publishing methods have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards digital and multimedia communication strategies. - Narrowly Defined Audience Studies:
Research focused on narrowly defined audience studies appears to be decreasing, as broader, more inclusive approaches to audience analysis gain traction, reflecting the need for diverse perspectives in technical communication. - Static Rhetorical Models:
There is a noticeable decline in the application of static rhetorical models, as scholars increasingly seek dynamic and context-sensitive approaches to understanding rhetoric in technical communication.
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